Director of Nursing

469ba061-47a7-4e87-8c61-38e342905f91•New London, CT

8d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of nursing operations across SCADD’s Detox, Lebanon Pines, and residential units in New London, Norwich, and Lebanon, Connecticut. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Operations, this role establishes nursing practice standards and promotes a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassionate care across multiple sites. The position oversees clinical quality, staffing and professional development, regulatory compliance, fiscal and resource management, patient records and reporting, utilization reviews, and medical supplies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing.
Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current CPR certification.
At least five years of experience; a progressive management or leadership background is expected, with an equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Demonstrated ability to manage nursing operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with clinical staff, program directors, the Chief Medical Officer, clients, and families.
Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary nursing team across geographically distributed sites.
Commitment to SCADD’s values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practice.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or advanced nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational oversight of nursing operations across multiple SCADD sites, ensuring consistent, high-quality care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates.
Support effective fiscal management of nursing operations and proper use of organizational resources across locations.
Maintain responsibility for patient records, Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services reports, facility logs, and other required reporting.
Oversee the pre-certification process and conduct utilization reviews with third-party payers.
Ensure nursing staff enter clinical data accurately and on time.
Oversee orientation, supervision, and professional development of nursing staff, detoxification technicians, interns, and other staff across all sites.
Explain patient care, test procedures, and the care philosophy to clients and families as needed.
Work with the Chief Medical Officer as necessary to align clinical priorities and standards.
Evaluate nursing activities across units to ensure quality patient care, positive staff relations, and efficient service.
Oversee ordering medications, solutions, equipment, and medical supplies for all units.
Perform supervisory duties including interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, performance appraisal, and employee relations.
Participate in committee and team meetings across sites as applicable.
Participate in new employee orientation and transfer knowledge necessary for staff to perform their duties.